I come from a huge family, and it seems there is always an occasion for a potluck. I turn to this reliable recipe often.
—RITA GOSHAW SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WI
PREP: 40 MIN. • BAKE: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 16-20 SERVINGS
1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cans (8 3/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (2 1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 package (16 ounces) wide noodles, cooked and drained
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into strips
1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage, beef, onion and green pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add corn and olives. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in noodles.
2. Pour into two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.